Serving 865 students in grades 7-9, Pennfield Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 865 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pennfield MS serves the northwest part of Hatfield, PA, covering an area of approximately 14 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary being about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pennfield Middle School's student population of 865 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
865 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pennfield Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pennfield Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1272 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
21%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennfield Middle School's ranking?
Pennfield Middle School is ranked #1272 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pennfield Middle School often compared to?
Pennfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penndale Middle School, Pennbrook Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pennfield Middle School?
865 students attend Pennfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pennfield Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pennfield Middle School?
Pennfield Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pennfield Middle School offer ?
Pennfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pennfield Middle School part of?
Pennfield Middle School is part of North Penn School District.
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